Job summary
The role will involve working with young people with a range of complex presenting problemsand will include direct therapeutic work. We offer an environment where you can learn and further develop your skills. Supervision will be available from within the team to support you. We have regular education sessions that are led by different members of the multi-disciplinary team and visiting professionals that aim to keep us all updated with the latest and best clinical knowledge. As a whole team we are keen to continue developing and to ensure that we are offering the best possible service to the young people we work with. We are looking for motivated people, with good interpersonal and communication skills, enthusiasm and drive, for working with children and their families whilst they are going through a difficult and stressful period in their lives, in terms of their mental health and well-being.
Main duties of the job
We're a very experienced group of professionals and are looking forward to welcoming new members of staff to the team. You can expect plenty of support, training and opportunities to develop and progress your career with us.
Working as a registered practitioner with a client group with stable needs, under supervision.The management of a defined caseload with thesupport and supervision
Responsible for the joint assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of serviceuser care packages, in consultation with the Care Co-ordinator.
To work towards and participate in the model of care appropriate to area i.e. the social inclusion and recovery with the service user. To identify any carers involved and ensure statutory obligations are met.
The post holder will be responsible for a delegated case-load.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your personal supervisor will help you to develop skills to carry out the following duties and responsibilities.Responsible for the line management of identified members of the service.To support the development of effective mental health care pathways within the service.Support to service evaluation and audit systems.Support review/development of service wide policies and protocols.Support the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders. Deputise for Line Manager as required.To be accountable for own professional actions.Participate in mental health promotion. Provide the appropriate interventions to patients with mental illness (incorporating NICEGuidelines).Provide training and support for colleagues, including non-statutory and statutory agencies.
Effective personal planning and organisation of daily work load.Flexible working and manage own working time effectively and accordingly to service demands.Practice autonomously in making clinical judgements, identifying alternative courses of action, managing and providing a high quality of care.Maintain respectful, effective professional interpersonal relationships with others.To attend all mandatory training as required by the Trust and to undertake further training and updating as required to carry out the role.Initiate, create and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, ensuring that practice is patient centred.Promote the involvement of service users and carers in the development of the care pathway.Ensuring that all patients are given full explanation of their care pathway/treatment options and no decision is taken forward without their consent.Regularly be involved in various research studies.ProfessionalTo adhere to local and professionally prescribed codes of ethical conduct and practice (e.g. confidentiality).Maintain a professional portfolio, which demonstrates development in reflective practice.Have arrangements in place for individual supervision as per Trust policy.Ensure recorded contact data are accurately and timely as per Business Processes.Adhere to all policies, procedures, guidelines and standards set by Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust and relevant professional body.Maintain and update knowledge relating to the current Mental Health Act 1983/2007 and any relevant guidance thereof, and sharing all relevant information to Primary Care colleagues as necessary.Identifying personal learning and training needs through PDP, appraisal and personal development plans on an annual basis.Support and develop the principles of joint partnership working and to be pro-acting in fostering positive interagency relationships and information sharing.Provide cover in the absence of colleagues in the team and assume the responsibility normally undertaken by them during their period of absence.Act as a Mentor to students to ensure that annual updates are undertaken and evidence for Triennial review is provided.
Be responsible for student placements and learning outcomes, with regular contact with the link tutor to discuss student issues as they arise.Undergo training to act as a sign of Mentor for Student Nurses, ensuring that the Triennial review is completed to fulfil the requirements of the sign off role.Ensure that personal appearance, practice and manner conform to the standards and expectations of the Trust.To comply with all Trust Policies, Guidelines and Protocols with particular regard to community services.
This role is within the Under 14s CAMHS Team
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your personal supervisor will help you to develop skills to carry out the following duties and responsibilities.Responsible for the line management of identified members of the service.To support the development of effective mental health care pathways within the service.Support to service evaluation and audit systems.Support review/development of service wide policies and protocols.Support the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders. Deputise for Line Manager as required.To be accountable for own professional actions.Participate in mental health promotion. Provide the appropriate interventions to patients with mental illness (incorporating NICEGuidelines).Provide training and support for colleagues, including non-statutory and statutory agencies.
Effective personal planning and organisation of daily work load.Flexible working and manage own working time effectively and accordingly to service demands.Practice autonomously in making clinical judgements, identifying alternative courses of action, managing and providing a high quality of care.Maintain respectful, effective professional interpersonal relationships with others.To attend all mandatory training as required by the Trust and to undertake further training and updating as required to carry out the role.Initiate, create and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, ensuring that practice is patient centred.Promote the involvement of service users and carers in the development of the care pathway.Ensuring that all patients are given full explanation of their care pathway/treatment options and no decision is taken forward without their consent.Regularly be involved in various research studies.ProfessionalTo adhere to local and professionally prescribed codes of ethical conduct and practice (e.g. confidentiality).Maintain a professional portfolio, which demonstrates development in reflective practice.Have arrangements in place for individual supervision as per Trust policy.Ensure recorded contact data are accurately and timely as per Business Processes.Adhere to all policies, procedures, guidelines and standards set by Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust and relevant professional body.Maintain and update knowledge relating to the current Mental Health Act 1983/2007 and any relevant guidance thereof, and sharing all relevant information to Primary Care colleagues as necessary.Identifying personal learning and training needs through PDP, appraisal and personal development plans on an annual basis.Support and develop the principles of joint partnership working and to be pro-acting in fostering positive interagency relationships and information sharing.Provide cover in the absence of colleagues in the team and assume the responsibility normally undertaken by them during their period of absence.Act as a Mentor to students to ensure that annual updates are undertaken and evidence for Triennial review is provided.
Be responsible for student placements and learning outcomes, with regular contact with the link tutor to discuss student issues as they arise.Undergo training to act as a sign of Mentor for Student Nurses, ensuring that the Triennial review is completed to fulfil the requirements of the sign off role.Ensure that personal appearance, practice and manner conform to the standards and expectations of the Trust.To comply with all Trust Policies, Guidelines and Protocols with particular regard to community services.
This role is within the Under 14s CAMHS Team
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree, Dip OT, Social Work degree
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
- Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills & Competent assessment skills
- Risk assessment knowledge and skills
- Able to effectively prioritise own work load
Desirable
- Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of psychosocial interventions
- An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines
Desirable
- Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree, Dip OT, Social Work degree
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
- Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills & Competent assessment skills
- Risk assessment knowledge and skills
- Able to effectively prioritise own work load
Desirable
- Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of psychosocial interventions
- An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines
Desirable
- Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
